The best ornament storage containers will help you organize and pack away your Christmas decorations safely in order to avoid any damage to them while they're waiting to be used again.
We know it's hard to say goodbye to your beautiful Christmas decorations. We also know how time-consuming and challenging it can be to take your ornaments down after the festive period—especially if you're not sure where to store them in order to keep them safe until next December. Thankfully, there's no need to wrap each decoration individually. Good ornament storage containers will allow you to store most, if not all, of your best Christmas decorations in a way that will fully protect them from any knocks, scrapes, and broken pieces.
"Buying a bespoke Christmas ornament box is such a worthwhile investment to ensure you don’t find broken ornaments just when you are ready to decorate," comments Lesley Spellman, Professional Organizer and Declutterer at The Declutter Hub. "It can be a game-changer. Your ornaments will be accessible, visible, and most importantly intact."
We've selected the best ornament storage containers available and evaluated each one based on their different features. This includes how many decorations each container holds, whether the trays are removable or adjustable, and how easy the container is to transport. And if you're unsure how to store expensive Christmas ornaments, so they don't get damaged, we've included tips from a professional home organizer.
Best ornament storage containers to buy in 2022
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Best ornament storage containers in the US
Containing four trays, four bases and 24 dividers, this ornament storage box can fit an array of decorations of various shapes and sizes. Each cube can hold one bauble or two smaller decorations, allowing you to double up your storage if you fancy. The dividing trays also mean that you could store your decorations according to color too if you wanted. With a foldable box, you can also adjust this container to fit any space you might have.
The best ornament storage containers should be fun and festive—and this option comes in either a polka dots or plaid pattern, ticking that box nicely. This box can hold an impressive 128 ornaments, so it should offer more than enough space for all of our decor items. It also has adjustable slots, which allow for even more specific organization depending on the size of your decorations. And, it comes with two sturdy handles, so you can carry your items away easily and store them out of sight. When the organizer is not in use, it can be collapsed to save space too with zippers on either side. A great option if you're wondering how to organize a small space.
This ornament storage container is able to hold up to 24 ornaments, so while it hasn't got the biggest capacity, it should be plenty for those who a smaller Christmas tree with fewer decorations. Coming in a color choice of red or green, this storage box also has clear windows making decorations clearly identifiable, meaning no confusion about what is in which box comes next Christmas. While you could buy a few of these and stack them if you have lots of decorations, we'd suggest that this option is best for those who have fewer decor items, or who are keen to declutter their home and get rid of a few decorations before next Christmas.
To protect your most valuable decorations, such as beloved figurines or delicate heirlooms that have been passed down through generations, a more specialized container may be needed. And this Amazon product could be just the ticket. Made up of 'acid-free' dividers to avoid damage to the paint that coats the ornaments, you can rest assured that your items will be well protected. It also has great capacity—it can store up to 72 ornaments in three tiers. If you want to store your Christmas lights too, it's worth noting that there's an extra pouch in the front, allowing you to hold all of your decor items together.
No matter your Christmas tree theme, you will be able to securely fit all your favorite Christmas decorations in this ornament storage bag. With three compartmentalized padded trays and supportive bottoms, your delicate ornaments will be in tip-top shape for many Christmases to come.
The material is 100% tear-proof, and there are two flat and clear compartments contained within the lid of the storage bag, meaning you can put away paper decorations and ribbons without fear of creasing them.
Designed for taller ornaments, this option allows you to stand some decorations upright, or to store some flat, in the pull-out drawer provided. It also comes with a dozen satin bags as an extra way to protect each item’s exterior, meaning it's a great choice if you have some precious ornaments that you simply can't risk breaking. Moveable dividers are included too, allowing you to arrange the upright sections however you wish, in order to slot in the desired amount of ornaments.
Offering a slightly more unique Christmas storage option, this multi-level tray bag with adjustable ornament dividers can fit up to 120 ornaments up to four inches in size. Its orientation means you have multiple ways of arranging your ornaments (and rearranging over time). Because of its size, you could also store other tree items in here too, such as the best tree toppers, tinsel or fairy lights. This box also has a telescoping stand that can be raised or lowered depending on your needs, making it one of the best ornament storage containers on our list for vertical spaces. Plus, it zips up too, so you can easily hide Christmas away for the next 11 months...
There's no need to buy several containers to hold your fragile ornaments when you can have a large one that'll securely store your precious Christmas tree decor. This polyethylene plastic storage box holds 128 ornaments. And don't worry about separating your larger ornaments. These dividers are fully adjustable, allowing you to create the space you need.
Buying new hooks is just as frustrating as replacing broken ornaments. But with this storage container, you won't have to worry about any stretched-out or missing hooks because there's a box specifically to store your ornament hooks.
If you have extra holiday money to spare, this storage bag is worth the investment. It has all the Christmas storage you need, with three removable trays to hold your 74 delicate ornaments and a top pocket with four adjustable dividers to secure your special Christmas décor until next year. And if you don't have the extra closet space, you can confidently tuck this multi-functional bag in your garage or attic. This durable bag has a water-resistant exterior and will keep your dainty ornaments dust and damage-free. We also like the forest green color of this bag which will match any interior design trends 2023 has to offer.
Say goodbye to traveling up and down your basement steps to put your Christmas decorations away and hello to simply sliding this convenient and durable ornament container right under your bed. You can store up to 128 of your precious ornaments within the container's adjustable compartments, which can easily be all the ornaments on your Christmas tree. This under bed ornament box comes in the festive green and red colors, but if you've had enough of the Christmas colors and don't want these bright colors contrasting with your room decor, you can opt for gray instead.